Michael “Mike” Nelson Trout, nicknamed “The Millville Meteor,” well known as “Mike Trout”, is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels (MLB). Following a brief stay with the Angels in 2011, Trout had a breakout season in 2012, winning the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year Award, a Silver Slugger Award, and finished runner-up to Miguel Cabrera in AL MVP voting. In addition, he led the league in several statistical categories, including runs scored, stolen bases (49), and Wins Above Replacement (10.4).
In July 2010, Trout was ranked as Baseball America’s second-best overall baseball prospect. Keith Law ranked Trout first among ESPN’s top 100 prospects prior to the 2011 season. During the MLB Network broadcast of MLB’s Top 50 Prospects, Jonathan Mayo declared Trout the top prospect in baseball. Trout is an eight-time MLB All-Star and three-time American League MVP, having won the award in 2014, 2016, and 2019.
Mike Trout Early Life
Michael Nelson Trout was born in Vineland, New Jersey on August 7, 1991. Trout grew up in the nearby town of Millville, New Jersey. Trout attended Lakeside Middle School and graduated in 2009 from ‘Millville Senior High School.’
Jeff, his father, played baseball at the University of Delaware and was drafted in the fifth round as a second baseman by the Minnesota Twins in 1983. Trout began his baseball career in Little League. Trout’s primary position as a minor leaguer was shortstop. In homage of his childhood hero, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, he donned #2. In high school, he switched to #1.
Quick Overview
- Birthdate: August 7, 1991 (07-08-1991)
- Education: Millville High School
- Position: Center Field
- Occupation: Professional Baseball Player
- Teams: Los Angeles Angels
Biography in Brief
| Name: | Max Verstappen |
| Nick Name: | “Trouty” “Millville Meteor” or “Kid” |
| Age: | 31 |
| Born: | 7 August 1991 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight: | 235 lbs / 106 kg |
| Country of Origin: | Vineland, New Jersey, USA |
| Net Worth: | $140 Million |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Jessica Cox |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Kids -1 | Aaron Trout |
| Father | Jeff Trout |
| Mother | Debbie Trout |
| Siblings -2 | Tyler (Bro.) Teal (Sis.) |
| Social Media | Twiiter – Instagram – Facebook |
Mike Trout Net Worth
Mike Trout is a $140 million net worth American professional baseball player. In 2014, Trout agreed to a six-year, $144.5 million contract extension with the Angels. Between June 2017 and June 2018, Mike Trout made $27 million in salary and endorsements.
In March 2019, it was anticipated that Mike Trout’s 12-year, $430 million deal with the Anaheim Angels would soon be finalized. When it was finally signed, the contract was the biggest in sports history. Mike will have the highest annual average salary of any player in baseball history, at $35.8 million. He will have made more than $500 million in salary alone over his career by the time the contract expires.
Mike Trout Career
Trout made his professional baseball debut in 2009 with the ‘Arizona Angels’ in the rookie-level ‘Arizona League,’ and concluded the season with the ‘Cedar Rapids Kernels’ in the ‘Class A Midwest League.’ He gave a great performance in his debut year. That ranked him as the Angels’ third-best prospect and the 85th-best all-arounder according to Baseball America.
He was chosen to participate in the “All-Star Futures Game” in 2010 after being named Baseball America’s second-best overall baseball prospect. Mike Trout debuted in the majors for the “Los Angeles Angels” in July 2011, hitting his first home run off Baltimore Orioles pitcher Mark Worrell. He became the Angels’ youngest player to hit two home runs in a single game that season.
Trout began 2012 with the Salt Lake Bees and eventually took over for Bobby Abreu of the Los Angeles Angels. He set various rookie records for the ‘Angels that year and was named ‘Rookie of the Month’ four times. In 2018, ‘Sports Illustrated’ named him the best baseball player in the world. In the 2018 ‘Major League Baseball All-Star Game,’ he was selected as the starting outfielder.
Endorsements
Mike has had endorsement arrangements with a number of companies since 2012. He has endorsed goods such as J & J Snack Foods’ SuperPretzel and Bodyarmor’s Super Drink, and has been sponsored by companies such as Subway and Land Rover. Trout also collaborated with Nike in 2014 to create shoes bearing his name. The next year, he agreed to grant Topps the rights to sell his autographed baseball cards. The contract was later extended in 2016 and again in 2021.
Mike Trout Achievements
- Eight-time All-Star – 2012-2019
- Three-time American League MVP – 2014, 2016, 2019
- Seven-time Silver Slugger Award – 2012-2016, 2018-2019
- American League Rookie of the Year – 2012
- American League RBI Leader – 2014
- American League Stolen Base Leader – 2012
- 30-30 Club – 2012
Mike Trout Interesting Facts
- Mike Trout received the J.G. Taylor Spink Award for the finest minor league baseball player in 2010 before making his major league debut.
- Trout goes to Millville, New Jersey each year before the baseball season begins to attend a baseball session at his old high school. Trout then chooses one star player to wear Trout’s #1 jersey for the season, with the assistance of the coaching staff.
- During Mike Trout’s time with the Angels, the team has only made it to the postseason once. Furthermore, Mike Trout has never won a postseason game, as the Angels were swept in the first round in 2014.
- Before the start of the 2019 season, Mike Trout received one of the most lucrative contracts in professional sports history. The Angels signed their star player to a 12-year, $426.5 million contract extension.
- Despite being a fantastic defensive outfielder, Mike Trout has yet to win a Gold Glove award as of 2021.
